OVERALL FUNCTION: The incumbent is responsible for the execution of innovative research projects pertaining to the development of new and existing products as related to business and economical goals.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Focus and prioritize activities of assigned projects and assume responsibility for their success; lead projects in compliance with the Product Innovation Process
- Work closely with other R&D Scientists to ensure that new technologies and processes are developed in an efficient and timely fashion
- Actively participate in identifying research areas that could lead to the development of new products and support the sales of existing products
- Interact with customers, field sales, technical service and product managers to address technical questions and provide alternatives
- Write research proposals as part of the Product Innovation Process
- Write and review various documents, for both internal and external publication as appropriate to positively affect the direction of the R&D Department
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Food Science or comparable discipline.
- Up to three years experience and proven accomplishments in technology development, process application research or product development research highly desired.
- Experience should include hands-on knowledge on extracting, characterizing and analyzing natural compounds from complex organic matrices.
- Experience in the areas of protein, fat, and carbohydrate non-starch polysaccharides) chemistry.
- Experience should include hands on knowledge of enzyme functionality and kinetics, substrate specificity and optimal performance parameters such as pH and temperature in a physiological environment.
- Specific experience with enzymatic methods of analysis, including validation of specificity and suitability for raw enzyme materials and for recovery of activity from organic matrices.
- Strong analytical chemistry background with hands-on experience on various analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, GC/MS, LC-MS, LC/MS/MS and NMR techniques is preferred.
- Comprehensive background and expertise in chemical processes, biotechnology, and chemical-biological applications
- Experience as an effective project team player, leader, and motivator
- The successful candidate will be detail oriented, highly organized, and motivated by accomplishment
- Practical knowledge of stage-gate processes and pilot scale procedures is desired
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with a minimal English proficiency level of Intermediate High as defined in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas effectively with all levels of management within a team environment
- Strong experimental design and problem solving skills
- Project management skills, including project planning, project execution and development of project timelines
- Advanced computer knowledge in document preparation, data analysis, and spreadsheet applications
- Desire and ability to work in a changing and challenging environment
Decision Making & Freedom to Act: Kemin believes in allowing its employees the freedom to make decisions and action them in accordance with their ability and level of reporting.
Working Conditions: The Staff Scientist/Scientist is based at Kemin Industries with headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa. The position is considered 40 hours per week but requires flexibility.
To Apply:
E-mail:
Please include the position title in the subject line of your e-mail.
On Line:
Mail:
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT
KEMIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
2100 MAURY ST
PO Box 70
DES MOINES IA 50306-0070
Fax: 515.559.5232
Kemin Industries, Inc. offers a tobacco-free environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will need to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
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